BirdyGo!, from the team behind Bar Leather Apron and MĀZE, opened a takeout lunch counter in Downtown Honolulu serving a fried-thigh sandwich and sides. Limited soft-opening hours run this week.

Bellevue‑born Supreme Dumplings has opened at Ala Moana Center, bringing hand‑folded xiao long bao, a 140‑seat dining room and island‑inspired additions to Honolulu.

Kam Bowl will close June 28 and reopen July 1 as Alii Diner; owners say a longtime chef will stay and some favorites will remain on the menu.

Kailua‑Kona chef Rhoda Magbitang won Top Chef Season 23 with a four‑course Filipino finale, taking home $250,000 and putting Filipino flavors in the national spotlight.

Hala Tree Café soft-opened in Waikīkī on June 19, bringing 100% Kona coffee, signature drinks and an on-site bakery to The Lilia Waikīkī.

Honolulu’s longtime Latin market expands to Koa Ridge with a family block party and plans for a mezzanine with cooking classes and a bilingual children’s library.

Ola's Hilo distillery picked up another Double Gold as Hawaii lawmakers passed HB2475 to define and protect the name ʻōkolehao.

Zippy's will close its Hualapai Way Summerlin restaurant on June 28. The chain calls the move strategic and staff are transferring to other Las Vegas locations.

A father-and-son team is selling Portugal’s pastéis de nata at the KCC Farmers Market. They also take frozen preorders to bake at home.

Moani Waikiki announced its International Market Place outpost will close this weekend and will host two nights of final celebrations on June 12–13.

Kailua‑Kona’s Kona Inn Restaurant has new local owners, a new chef and a refreshed menu and dining room set to debut next Thursday. The team keeps classics while modernizing the space.

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House has opened a Kapahulu location with a self‑serve vegetable bar, expanded drink stations and late‑night hours for group dinners.

Maui chef Lee Anne Wong won Food Network’s 24 in 24 and the $100,000 grand prize after a grueling 24‑hour competition. Her nori‑wrapped ahi tuna sealed the victory.